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Vibrant Credit Union Deploys Employees into New Roles in Response to COVID-19
Vibrant Credit Union Deploys Employees into New Roles in Response to COVID-19 April 2, 2020. Moline, IL--Vibrant Credit Union announces the retraining and deployment of several of its employees in response to the changing landscape of banking during the COVID-19 outbreak. “To best serve our members and communities, it became necessary to quickly shift and retrain our employees,” Matt McCombs, President and CEO of Vibrant Credit Union, said. “As many families are dealing with layoffs around the
Per Mar Is Now Offering Virtual Security Consultations
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, IA, is pleased to announce it is now offering virtual security consultations. Due to the continuing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, many people have transitioned to working from home. With more time spent at home and away from businesses, people have noticed a greater need for home security or an extra layer of protection for their businesses. Per Mar
Elanders is here for all your print needs whether you need a few copies or a few thousand, we are here to help
Elanders Americas is open and available to fill in should your regular print provider be temporarily unavailable. Whether your need is a few copies or a few thousand, in a week or just a couple days, Elanders is here to help. Our digital and inkjet processes are backed by a full-service bindery operation, and supplemented with kitting and fulfillment options. We are all in this together, so let Elanders lend a helping hand. Call (563) 359-3696 or email info@elandersamericas.com today.
American Power Systems, Inc. Named SBA Exporter of the Year for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska
DAVENPORT—American Power Systems, Inc. (APS) has been named Small Business Exporter of the Year by theU.S. Small Business Association (SBA) Region 7 Office.As Small Business Exporter of the Year for the state of Iowa and Region 7, APS will represent Iowa, Kansas,Missouri and Nebraska during National Small Business Week.“We are so humbled by and grateful to the SBA for this opportunity,” said APS president Amy Lank. “My teamand I are thrilled to represent Iowa and Region 7.”APS is being recognized for
News Release: 3/31/2020
The Salvation Army of The Quad Cities COVID-19 Response Continues As the COVID-19 crisis continues, The Salvation Army remains committed to our mission of Doing The Most Good for all those in need throughout the Quad Cities. The best ways to stay up to date on any future changes and ask any questions is to follow us online at www.saquadcities.org or www.facebook.com/TheSalvationArmyOfTheQca/ Since mid March, The Salvation Army has provided 222 nights of shelter to those impacted by COVID-19.
FREE DELIVERY TO ALL BUSINESSES/ORGANIZATIONS WHO PLACE A BBBS PLANT SALE GROUP ORDER!
Engage your employees in something POSITIVE! Even if your employees are working remotely now, you can email them and let them know that they can help vulnerable children in our community by placing a BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PLANT SALE order! Just select a Group Order coordinator from your company or organization by emailing Ally at asweeeny@bbbs-mv.org (name and contact information), then e-blast out this message...go to www.plantsale.org and place an individual order for the flowers you want to plant at
Ace Auto Dr & Repair is an Essential Business and We are Here for You!! Support Local!!
Hello Quad Citizens! Let’s all work together to keep our local economy strong. At Ace we know now more than ever it is important to keep your vehicle safe and reliable. We have a tool in all of our toolboxes to help keep our customers and employees healthy. Thankfully we already wipe down doorhandles and steering wheels as part of our normal quality control procedure once work is completed so we keep plenty of disinfectant wipes and sprays on hand. Here’s some of the things we have in place to help
UPDATE: recovery fund grant support for nonprofits, fund status
Nearly $2.5 million in grant support requested through Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Grants since last week The first round of grants awarded; additional funds needed to support organizations responding to the community's needs “There is tremendous need, and with tremendous need comes tremendous opportunity,” said Sherry Ristau IOWA-ILLINOIS QUAD CITIES—The first grants made from the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund to support the community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been awarded.
Spring is Here!!! CLEAN THE SCHMUTZ OFF!!
Offering full service car wash packagesWhy choose us? Keeping a clean car has many benefits, including protection from chipped and scratched paint. Not to mention, a clean car just looks good. Presented below is our pricing list. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call. • Fast service • Quality results • Express Detailing available • Detailing services available • Discounts availableFull service car wash options EXPRESS - $8.95 Soft water wash Machine and hand
Premier Computer Offers Free Pick-up & Drop-off
Premier Computer Services is open. We support essential businesses and those who are working/learning at home. We offer free pick-up and drop-off of computers for repair (warrantied and not). Call 309-764-7123 or email service@premiercomputer.com.
Illinois Casualty Company Temporarily Suspends Billing to Restaurants and Taverns Amid Growing COVID-19 Closings
Illinois Casualty Company (ICC), located in Rock Island, Illinois, has temporarily suspended all insurance premium billing for 30 days beginning Friday, March 20, 2020. ICC is a regional insurance carrier based in Rock Island, Illinois, and has specialized in insuring the restaurant and tavern industry since 1950. ICC customers represent one of the first and hardest hit businesses resulting from statewide government-ordered shutdowns from COVID-19. Many policyholders are small business owners who are
Per Mar Security Services Announces Openings for Temporary Security Officers
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, IA, announces openings for Temporary Security Officers amid the COVID-19 crisis. Per Mar understands the needs and safety of our community are changing during this pandemic as more people are transitioning to working from home and only essential personnel physically remain in the workplace. To help ensure the ongoing safety of our community and business
recovery grants for COVID-19 available + ways to help
Quad Cities Community Foundation and United Way of the Quad Cities announce first grant opportunity from Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund in response to COVID-19 pandemic Grants support the worldwide effort to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 infections in Rock Island and Scott Counties Iowa-Illinois QUAD CITIES—The Quad Cities Community Foundation and United Way of the Quad Cities have come together—and partnered with other community leaders and funders in the region—to launch a Disaster Recovery
News Release: 3/17/2020
Hey everybody Verizon is here to have your back during this difficult time we are going through with the recent closures of certain businesses and schools, We are now offering waived activations and upgrade fees during this time, we also have many promotions for BOGO iphones and android smartphones. We also have tablet promotions, a great way to keep our children connected to e-learning products and school assignments during the duration of school closures. We and MANY more promotions to meet your family
Adler Theatre | WAITRESS Performance on March 17th POSTPONED
WAITRESS PerformanceAdler Theatre | Davenport, IA – March 17, 2020POSTPONED DAVENPORT, IA (Monday, March 16, 2020) – The previously scheduled performance of WAITRESS will not take place on Tuesday, March 17 due to the executive order by Davenport Mayor Mike Matson prohibiting all events of 250 or more people. The safety and health of our audiences is our highest priority and we encourage everyone to follow the guidelines put forth by public health officials. No action is required at this time. Your
fund in response to COVID-19 pandemic up to $240,000
UPDATE COMMUNITY PREPARATION AND RESPONSE TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK Since activating Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund with $100,000 from Quad Cities Community Foundation, more than $240,000 has been put into the fund by Quad Citizens Individuals and businesses are invited to donate to the fund at www.qccommunityfoundation.org QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—On Thursday evening, the Quad Cities Community Foundation activated the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund for the community’s response to
BankORION Announces New Chief Operations Officer
Press ReleaseBankORION Announces New Chief Operations OfficerMark Werning has accepted the position of COO for BankORION Orion, IL, March 11, 2020: BankORION is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Werning as the Chief Operations Officer. Mark joins BankORION with many years of operating and audit experience in the banking industry. Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management & Economics from Luther College and attended the Graduate School of Banking at Madison, Wisconsin. Mark is a
News Release: 3/9/2020
The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is encouraging blood donations now. We are monitoring credible health agencies for updates on COVID-19, the new Caronavirus. There is currently no known risk to patients receiving blood from individuals exposed to COVID-19. Voluntary blood donors must be healthy at the time of donation and complete a mini physical prior to donating. Giving blood is a critical community service and is necessary to meet patient needs in the Quad City area and throughout the U.S. Go
Revive at The Group Med Spa Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
NEW REVIVE AT THE GROUP MEDICAL SPA FACILITY The media and public are invited to join The Group Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists, P.C. and Revive at The Group Med Spa as they showcase their new 6,800 s.f. medical spa facility located at 5374 Eastern Avenue, Suite 100, Davenport, IA 52807. A ribbon-cutting will take place on Friday, June 5, 2020. In addition to the medical spa facility, the remaining SF of the 15,400 s.f. building will have excellent office or retail spaces available for lease, for up
Midwest Government Contracting Symposium
Moline to host Midwest Government Contracting Symposium May 20-21 at TaxSlayer CenterMoline, IL / March 3rd, 2020:The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 13th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium, sponsored by the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. This event on will bring hundreds of professionals involved in the defense department supply chain to town associated with the Rock Island Arsenal. Both visitors from out of town and the huge
Ascentra Credit Union Foundation Presents $50,000 Grant to Help Fund Girl Scouts Outreach Program
BETTENDORF, IOWA – Nearly 2,000 girl’s lives are being changed through a new Girl Scouts community outreach program. This program directly supports at-risk girls in the underserved areas of Moline, Rock Island, Davenport, and Muscatine by building courage, confidence, and character through a Girl Scout Leadership Experience.To help combat the barriers that keep girls from participating, the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation has partnered with the Girl Scouts through a $50,000 grant that contributes to the
IMEG Corp. acquires four engineering firms
IMEG Corp. has acquired four firms since the beginning of 2020, adding 12 locations and continuing the Quad Cities-based company’s expansion goal of providing engineering services in all disciplines throughout the U.S. The four new firms are: W.L. Cassell & Associates, Inc., an engineering firm in Kansas City, MO. Since 1933 the firm has provided comprehensive design and construction administration of mechanical, electrical, and communications systems.Monroe & Newell Engineers, Inc., a structural
$25,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 13 Quad City Students for STEM
$25,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 13 Quad City Students for STEM13 Quad City area high school seniors with plans to study STEM were awarded $25,000 in scholarships. The Scholarships were awarded at the Quad City and Engineering Council's (QCESC) 58th Annual STEM Celebration held Thursday, February 20th at the Putnam Museum and Science Center. The event celebrates, supports networking, and showcases the great Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
2020 Awards for Top Quad City STEM Professionals & Organizations Announced
2020 Awards for Top Quad City STEM Professionals & Organizations Announced Eight Quad City area STEM professionals & one technical organization were recognized by the Quad City Engineering & Science Council at its 58th Annual STEM Celebration on February 20. The event, held at Putnam Museum and Science Center, showcased the exceptional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Professionals, Educators, and the next generation of STEM professionals in the
VANDERGINST LAW, P.C. FILES CLASS ACTION AGAINST CONAIR
VANDERGINST LAW, P.C. FILES CLASS ACTION AGAINST CONAIR MOLINE, Ill. - VanDerGinst Law, P.C. has filed a class-action lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court against Conair Corporation seeking to recover damages for injuries sustained while using its Conair Infiniti Pro Hair Styler, Series 259Y. The lawsuit alleges that Conair Corporation was aware of defects in the product which cause it to spark and/or catch fire and that it failed to warn users of the defect or the potential for injury. Both named
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Best Brains Learning Center Seeks Part-Time Teachers
HIRING TEACHERS!! Best Brains Learning Center in Bettendorf Iowa has openings for Part-Time Teachers Do you like teaching? Do you like working with kids/children? Then this is the place to work! HIRING: TEACHING POSITIONS: 10 hrs./week To teach Ages from 3-14. Certified teacher to teach Math. Certified Teacher to teach English. Teacher to teach Abacus (Teaching Certificate is NOT mandatory, one week training is provided) AFTER SCHOOL TEACHER: 20 hrs./week GRADER: 10 hrs./week Should be
INTRODUCING IDLIFE BY MICHELLE BECKWITH INDEPENDENT IDLIFE ASSOCIATE
Michelle Beckwith has a passion for helping people succeed in a healthy way of life. She is a supportive coach and mentor. The IDLife Difference All consumable IDLife products are made with the highest quality ingredients available, without any unnecessary fillers or additives. We take pride in what we use to formulate our products because we know you take pride in what you put into your body. IDLife offers a customized nutrition plan specifically designed for each individual based on many factors
Take Your Student to Work Day is April 23
Low unemployment, low birth rates, and thousands of job openings going unfilled, it is more important than ever to help our students understand and plan for their careers before they complete their formal education. This year’s Take Your Student to Work Day, April 23, 2020, gives everyone a chance to help the QCA prepare them so they will become a productive citizen and worker in our economy. For 27 years, students have been going to work with their parents, guardians or a mentor to help them better
Are you an engineer? Do you feel the spirit of pride and responsibility that goes with being an engineer?
If so, we invite you to join the Order of the Engineer at the Quad City Engineering & Science Council STEM Celebration at the Putnam Museum & Science Center. The Order is not a membership organization; there are never any meetings to attend or dues to pay. Instead, the Order fosters a unity of purpose and the honoring of one's pledge lifelong. The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between
Board of Education Recognizes Rock Island High School Illinois State Scholars
At the January 14 meeting, the Rock Island-Milan Board of Education recognized 15 Rock Island High School seniors who were named as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Each year, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission recognizes high school seniors across the State of Illinois for exceptional academic achievement. The Illinois State Scholar students represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 737 high schools in Illinois. Honorees
THE GROUP DONATES OVER $50,000 TO NO FOOT TOO SMALL BIRTHING + BEREAVEMENT SUITE AT GENESIS EAST MEDICAL CENTER - DAVENPORT, IA
[Davenport, Iowa, December 13, 2019] The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. has been an established practice caring for the community for over 40 years. On Friday, December 13th, The Group physicians and team presented No Foot Too Small (NFTS) with a check for $50,000 to be used for the new Birthing + Bereavement Suite at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. The suite will be designed to serve and comfort families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal and infant loss. It will
THE GROUP DONATES OVER $50,000 TO NO FOOT TOO SMALL BIRTHING + BEREAVEMENT SUITE AT GENESIS EAST MEDICAL CENTER
[Davenport, Iowa, December 13, 2019] The Group - Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, P.C. has been an established practice caring for the community for over 40 years. On Friday, December 13th, The Group physicians and team presented No Foot Too Small (NFTS) with a check for $50,000 to be used for the new Birthing + Bereavement Suite at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA. The suite will be designed to serve and comfort families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal and infant loss. It will
2019 Illinois Report Card Shows Improvements for RIMSD #41
Rock Island Milan School District #41 is proud to announce that the district has made academic progress as shown by the 2019 Illinois Report Card released on October 30, 2019. RIMSD#41’s commitment to excellence in promoting quality education and has improved in the following areas: RIMSD#41 saw increased growth in both ELA (English Language Arts) and math on the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness). In the past four years, the district has grown from 14% to 21% in math; and 16% to 22% in ELA. The
Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger
Meet our NEW Medical Spa Administrator, Ashley S. Bollinger! Ashley is a natural born leader with a positive attitude! Patient safety and customer service are her main objectives and she makes it her mission to deliver on those objectives. “I have been practicing Medical Aesthetics since 2006 and have a true passion for making others feel welcome, celebrated and cared for. I do all that I can to learn about the latest medical modalities and products so I can better accommodate each and every person we
3rd annual Quad City Area Burn Community Night at the Ball Park on Saturday June 23rd, 2018
DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 23, 2018) – Blaze Restoration Inc., with offices in Davenport Iowa, Moline and Galesburg, Illinois announces its sponsorship in the 3rd annual Quad City Area Burn Community Night at the Ball Park on Saturday June 23rd, 2018. This event will be at the Modern Woodman Park in Davenport, Iowa. The St. Florian Fire and Burn Foundation partners with the River Bandits to give the burn community members and family and friends an opportunity to get together to enjoy each other’s company and
